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How to Make Stir-Fried Luffa with Wood Ear Mushrooms

Stir-fried luffa with wood ear mushrooms is a quick, healthy, and delicious Chinese dish loved for its crisp texture and umami flavor. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to prepare it.

Ingredients:

- 1 fresh luffa (about 300g), peeled and cut into rounds

- 50g dried wood ear mushrooms, soaked until soft and sliced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 green onion, chopped

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 tsp light soy sauce

- ½ tsp sesame oil

- Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Prep the ingredients: Soak wood ear mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes until rehydrated, then drain and slice. Peel the luffa, cut into thick rounds, and set aside. Mince garlic and chop the green onion.

2. St-fry: Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant (about 10 seconds).

3. Cook mushrooms: Add sliced wood ear mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 minute.

4. Add luffa: Put luffa rounds into the wok, stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.

5. Season: Pour in light soy sauce, sprinkle a pinch of salt, and mix well.

6. Finish: Drizzle sesame oil, add green onions, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Serve hot.

Tips: For extra flavor, a pinch of sugar can balance the taste. Avoid overcooking the luffa to keep it crisp. Enjoy this light yet satisfying dish with rice!